Neo vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Neo Rank #972

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Alec mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Neo and Alec boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.